Bill > A09698

This bill creates a pilot program for Canadian citizens who own snowmobiles, exempting them from the usual snowmobile registration requirements in New York State. Instead, these Canadian owners will need to purchase a seasonal trail pass, which will be valid for one year and must be prominently displayed on their snowmobile. The fees for this trail pass will be equivalent to existing registration fees, and the pass will only permit recreational use while requiring compliance with all New York State snowmobile laws and regulations. The trail passes will be sold only in specific counties along the Canadian border and will be issued by businesses approved by the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation, requiring proof of valid Canadian snowmobile registration. This program is set to expire on January 1, 2034.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9698